Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1981 – 1992) vs Jaguar XJ (1979 – 1992): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 238 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,605 kg against 1,700 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 99 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1981 – 1992, the Jaguar XJ from 1979 – 1992.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1981 – 1992
|
Jaguar
XJ
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1992 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 300 hp | 162 – 290 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 455 Nm | 255 – 436 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 9.7 s | 8.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 211 – 250 km/h | 184 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.1 – 14.1 L/100 km | 12.5 – 14.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 – 5,060 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,412 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,605 – 1,760 kg | 1,700 – 1,900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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